The Bruegala- Charity Festival of Beer and Wine will be held at the
The Corn Crib, 1000 W. Raab Road, Normal on Aug. 26-27. (Photo courtesy of Visit Bloomington Normal)

AUG. 25-28

Honor, Respect, Remember Event

Wednesday, all day

Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, 302 E. Miller St., Bloomington

Free

The cemetery and Cargill Inc. combine to host the American Veterans Traveling Tribute Vietnam Wall. The wall is an 80 percent replica of the wall in Washington, D.C. Along with the wall, there are other historical displays. For more information, call (309) 827-6950.

AUG. 26

Criterium Street Sprints for Cyclists

Friday, registration 5-5:45 p.m.

Miller Park Pavilion, 1020 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington

$10

The course is a 200-meter stretch that includes a wide turn and finishes in front of the pavilion. There are two categories, men and women. Cash prizes for the top three in each category. For more information, email info@blmcrit.com.

AUG.  26-27

Bruegala- Charity Festival of Beer and Wine

Friday & Saturday, 6-11 p.m.

The Corn Crib, 1000 W. Raab Road, Normal

$15 plus beer/wine tickets

Sponsored by the Bloomington Jaycees, the 17th annual Bruegala will present over 300 beers, 50 wines and numerous food vendors plus live music. Local charities that will benefit are the McLean County Museum of History, Marcfirst, Community Health Care Clinic, Max’s Miles Foundation, the Library and WishBone Canine Rescue. For more information, call (309) 319-6107.

AUG.  27

Barn Quilt Heritage Trail Opens

Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon

David Davis Mansion, 1000 Monroe Drive, Bloomington

Free

The 2016 McLean County Barn Quilt tour will be ready for visitors who can pick up the brochure at the opening event at the Mansion. For more information, call (309) 828-1084.

Sarah’s Garden Heirloom Plant Sale

Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

David Davis Mansion, 1000 Monroe Drive, Bloomington

Free

Proceeds of the heirloom plant sale will benefit the David Davis Mansion Foundation. For more information, call (309) 828-1084.

Women’s Book Club Meets at BroMenn

Saturday, 9-10:30 a.m.

Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, 1304 Franklin Ave., Normal

Free, but registration required

The club explores books related to women’s interests or by women authors. The feature novel this month is ‘Song of the Lark’ by Willa Cather. Light breakfast will be served. To register or for more information, call (800) 323-8622.

Day of the Dozer

Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

McLean County Fairgrounds, 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington

$7

Kids get a chance to see and ride in heavy construction equipment. Admission includes souvenir ‘hard hat.’ For more information, call (309) 838-3406.

Downtown Bloomington Cycle Race

Saturday,

250 W. Market St., Bloomington

Entry fees vary

The Criterium is a 1-kilometer race for cyclists of all ages set in historic downtown Bloomington. Helmets required while on a bike. All racers must present a valid 2016 USAC license at registration or a one-day license may be purchased for $15. For more information, email info@blmcrit.com.

AUG. 27-28

Sweet Corn Blues Festival

Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

11 Uptown Circle, Normal

Twenty tons of sweet corn will be served while the air is filled with blues music. Event includes sidewalk sales, arts, crafts, and flea market vendors. For more information, call (309) 454-9557.

AUG. 29

Parenting Class Offered at BroMenn

Monday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, 1304 Franklin Ave., Normal

$15 per couple

The class teaches parents the skills needed to be comfortable in caring for a new baby during the first few weeks at home. For more information, call (309) 454-1400.

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